Means for framing pictures



. 0Ct.-4, 1932. p D|ETERLE 1,881,046

MEANS FOR FRAMING PICTURES Filed Oct. 27. 1931 Patented Oct. 4, 1932 PATENT OFFICE PAUL DIETERLE, OF BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK MEANS FOR FRAMING PICTURES Application filed October 27, 1931. Serial No. 571,421.

My invention relates to a means and methd for framing pictures and has for its'primary Object the provision of a simple inexpensive framing arrangement for photographs, prints, specimens, and the like which seals the same from dust, dirt or other fore'ignmatter which often filters through the known framing devices and, mars or discolors the picture.

'Another object of my invention lies in the provision of a framing means and method which can be easily and quickly accomplished by unskilled persons whereby favorite pictures and prints can be preserved in proper condition.

Other objects and advantages will appear as the description proceeds, reference now being had to the figures of the accompanying drawing forming a part of this application I and wherein like reference numerals indicate like parts.

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Figure 1 is a full front plan view of a picture framed in accordance with my invention. 7

Figure 2 is a rear view thereof, certain parts being broken away for clearness of illustration.

Figure 3 is a detail sectional view taken on 7 the line 3-3 of Figure 1 and illustrating the method of assembly of the frame.

Heretofore in framing pictures, prints, specimens, and the like, no adequate means has been provided for effectively sealing the framed element from the filtering of dust, dirt, etc. around the frame portions and on to the face thereof. Also the attempted home framing by unskilled persons, which has heretofore been practiced, has been unsatisfactory because no simple method was known by which the framing could be completed economically, easily and quickly. The use of glue, paste, and even of water soluble adhesive tape or strips, has made such practice'an inconvenient and messy one and often has resulted in spoiled pictures.

' In carrying out my invention, and in overcoming these difliculties, I have provided a K backing member 1, of substantial thickness to and it may be of any suitable or desired material such as heavy seasonedcardboard or the like, and which is not subject to ready buckling or distortion. A similar front piece or frame member 2 is also provided, of the same size as the backing member 1, but provided with the central cut out portion 3 through which the framed member may be viewed. Of course, the color and design of this front framing member 2 is optional and depends upon taste, harmony with the mem- 0 her to be framed, etc.

' The transparent cover member for closing the opening 3 in the front piece 2 and by which the print, photograph, specimen, or

other element 4 is to be framed, is preferably 5 a cellulosic sheet 5 ofnon-inflammable or of at least slow burning characteristics, such as acetylcellulose sheets. Grlass, of course, may be used for this purpose but because of the flexible and nonbreakable characterof the cellulose material, it is preferred.

In assembling these parts in the form of a frame or mount, I make use of an adhesive tape material, the adhesive portion of which is gumlike and water insoluble. Such tape 75 is clean, easy to apply, and forms an effective seal against dust, dirt, etc. as will hereinafter be explained. This tape is indicated in the drawing by the reference character 6, in one position of its use and 7 in another position of its use. 7

In carrying out my improved method of mounting prints or the like, the front member 2 is placed face downwardly on a suitable support and the transparent covering 5 is then laid thereon in a position to overlie the opening 3. The print or element 4; to be framed is then laid upon the transparent cover 5 in proper alignment and position with respect to the opening 3. This member i is preferably first trimmed so as to be slightl y smaller in size than the transparent cover 5, the cover plate having also been trimmed to be of smaller size than the front plate 2.

With the parts assembled in this position, strips of the adhesive tape 6 are placed along the edges of the assembled members whereby tosecure them together and tightly to the rear side of the front piece 2. This is clearly illustrated in Figure 3 from which it will be noted that the tape 6 is pressed into tight adhesive contact With the elements 4, 5 and 2, overlapping each of the surfaces to be sesecured tightly thereto and thus forming an effective seal against dust, dirt, etc. reaching the back side of the transparent cover 5 and the print or other element 4 to be framed. This taping and sealing'is provided completely around the side edges of these elments and then the back piecel islaid thereover and bound into tight engagement therewith by the strips 7 of adhesive embracing all the :7additionz-toabi iding means for the mount, "a border'aroundthe faceof theframe and 'of course, may

be of any desired or selected color ordesign. f

Furthermore, this binding strip 7 provides an additional eflective seal against the entry of dirt, dust, etc. to the framed element 4* :L It will thusbe seen that by this means 'andmethod I have provided amount which isattractive in appearance, economical in cost, and very easily and fconveniently as- ;sembled, and which because of its novel ar-. rangement of parts permanently preserves and protects the framedelement.

Of course, changes maybe made indetails without departing from the spirit and scope of my invention. I do not limit myself, therefore,"to the, exact form and arrangement of strips herein described other Iclaim: V w v '1. A=' frain1ng device comprising a front member having an opening, atransparent than by the appended claims.

I covering member ovcrlyingsaid opening on the rear'side'of said front member, an element to be framed overlying said covering member,- adhesive strips engaging said element, v covering member and front member bers are sealed together, said cover member being of less dimensions than the'front memher and said element being of less dimensions than said cover member whereby said tape engages directly all of said members 2. framing device coniprising a front meinber' having an opening, av transparent I 7 -covering member overlying said opening on therear side of said front member, an elestrips engaging said element, covering member and front member around their edges the rear side of said front member, an ele- --ment to be framed overlying SlalCl'COVHlIlg member, adhesive stripsengaging said. element, covering member andj'frontmember around their edges whereby allof said menbors are sealed together, saidv cover member being of less dimensions than the front member and-said element being-of less dimensions than said cover member whereby-said tape engages directly all of said members, a'backing member overlying all of saidinembersand adhesive strips sealing the edges of said front and backing'members together, said adhesive strips being water insoluble. V

' 5. A framing device comprising a front member having an opening, a transparent. 'COVEI'] member overlying said opening on the rear side of said front member an element 7 rained overlying said covering member, adhesive stripsengagiiig said element, covering 'memberand front nieinber'around their edges whereby all of said members are'sealed together, said cover member being of less dimensions than the frontmember and said element being-of less dimensions than said cover member whereby said tape engages directly fall of said-members, ber overlying all of said members and'ad- I Y i liesive strips sealing the edges of said front around their edges whereby all of said iiiein- V a backingmemand backing members together, said adhesive strips being water insoluble, and said trans PAUL DIETER-LE.

merit to be framed overlying said covering member, and adhesive strips engaging said element, covering member and front member around their edges whereby all of said members are sealedtogether, a backing member I overlying all of said members and adhesive strips sealing the edges of said front and backing members together. 7 V

3. A framing device comprising a front member having an :opening, a transparent covering member overlying said opening on the rear side ofisaid front member, adhesive 

